Subject Guide

History and Philosophy

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Full UK Coverage Official HESA Data Career Outcomes
Average Graduate Salary
£25,000
Real earnings 15 months after graduation (Full-time)
Total Courses2,001
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MACeltic Studies/Philosophy

University of Glasgow
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MATheology & Religious Studies

University of Glasgow
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MATheology & Religious Studies/Theatre Studies

University of Glasgow
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MALatin/ Theology & Religious Studies

University of Glasgow
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MAClassics/Music

University of Glasgow
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BAEnglish Literature and Religion

York St John University
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Salary (3yr)£19k
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BScArchaeological Science

University of the Highlands and Islands
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MATheology & Religious Studies/English Literature

University of Glasgow
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MAComparative Literature/History

University of Glasgow
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BAHistory

Manchester Metropolitan University
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MACentral & East European Studies/History

University of Glasgow
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BAHistory

The University of Westminster
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BAHistory

Bangor University
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Satisfied89%
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Salary (3yr)£19k
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DipHEPhilosophy

University of London
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BAHistory with a Foundation Year

The University of East Anglia
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Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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MDivDivinity

University of Edinburgh
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Satisfied79%
Drop-out13%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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BAEthics, Religion and Philosophy

Manchester Metropolitan University
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BAHistory

Manchester Metropolitan University
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Satisfied89%
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BAAmerican History

The University of East Anglia
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Satisfied91%
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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DipHEPhilosophy

University of London
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BAModern History, Politics & International Relations

Cardiff University
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BAArchaeology, Anthropology, and Art History with a Year Abroad

The University of East Anglia
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BAPhilosophy

Anglia Ruskin University
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MAModern Languages (French and Italian) and Latin

University of St Andrews
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Salary (3yr)£28k
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Subject Snapshot

Total Courses2,001
Avg Graduate Salary£25,000
Data SourceOffice for Students